Absconding for nearly 20 years, Kulgam resident arrested in 2006 murder case

Kulgam: Kulgam Police have arrested an absconder wanted in connection with a murder case registered at Police Station Kulgam in 2006.

The accused, identified as Tariq Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohd Subhan Ganie and a resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, was arrested following a warrant issued by the Court of Sessions Judge, Kulgam.

According to police, the case dates back to September 7, 2006, when Mohd Maqbool Ganie, son of Sanaullah Ganie and a resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, lodged a written complaint alleging that during an altercation, the accused struck his daughter on the head with a stick, resulting in her death on the spot.

Following the complaint, FIR 222/2006 was registered at Police Station Kulgam under Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), and an investigation was initiated.

Police said the accused subsequently absconded during the legal proceedings, prompting the court to issue an arrest warrant against him.

Acting on the warrant, a police team from Police Station Kulgam apprehended the accused and produced him before the court for further legal proceedings.